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Asked by: Nithin I travel around 1,800 km per month, with about 70% highway and 30% city usage. Please advise which fuel option to choose. My priority is mileage. Considering your requirements, a diesel car makes a lot of sense. With your running exceeding 20,000 km annually, the higher fuel efficiency of a diesel engine will help you save a significant amount of money. And since most of your usage is on highways, you won’t face DPF issues that BS6 diesel engines often experience when driven primarily at low speeds in the city.You could also consider a petrol-hybrid if one fits within your budget. Cars like the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, or Honda City Hybrid can deliver over 20kmpl, whether you’re driving in the city or on the highway, making them highly efficient and practical options. Asked by: Chinni Rakesh Ba I am a first-time car buyer and planning to keep it for 10 years. Small family of 3. My budget is around ₹10 lakh on-road. Automatic is mandatory for my family. I will be driving in the city and on highways. I may cover 500 to 1000 km per month, including highway and city drives. Explored Punch, Exter, Glanza, Taisor, Baleno, and Magnite, all base variants or one above base. As I am going to use the vehicle for 10 years, which automatic variant is recommended from the above list? Any other suggestions, please? While all the cars on your shortlist have their highlights, we’d suggest the Maruti Suzuki Fronx AMT. It has a nice and efficient engine, the AMT gearbox is good enough, and the extra ground clearance will come in handy on bad roads. More than anything else, however, it’s Maruti Suzuki’s stress-free ownership experience that you’ll really appreciate over the 10 years you plan to use your vehicle.If you want a smoother gearbox and don’t mind compromising slightly on fuel economy, the Hyundai i20 iVT and Honda Amaze CVT are also worth considering. Asked by: Rohit Kumar Sing I've been a proud owner of Polo MPI for the last 6 years, now my polo's been gone for Total loss, and I'm looking over three options over here. Skoda Kylaq Prestige AT, since VW Terra is yet to be launched, Mahindra XUV 3XO DIESEL with some bells and whistles (AT not a concern since there is AMT), and Kia Sonet HTK+ diesel + (don't know the cost or Gearbox I'll be getting here). We are a family of four. My daily office commute is 60-70 km. Quarterly 2000 kms to hometown and back. Pls suggest. If you enjoyed your Volkswagen Polo, you will really like the Skoda Kylaq. It's got the same solid build and sturdy character as the Polo. The Kylaq's turbo-petrol engine is strong and the 6-speed gearbox smooth, and will make everyday drives enjoyable. Do note, rear seat space is decent but not the class best. Also, fuel economy will be significantly lower than the diesel options you have shortlisted.The Mahindra XUV 3XO offers more passenger space than the Kylaq (but less luggage room), and its diesel engine is well-suited to highway running. We'd avoid the AMT, which can feel jerky. The Kia Sonet diesel-manual is a nice option, but it offers the least cabin space. Asked by: Harsh I’m a beginner (5'6") planning to buy a bike next year. My top choice is the Triumph Scrambler 400X, which I’ve admired since early 2024. I’m torn between that and the newly launched TVS Apache RTX 300, which offers cruise control and a bi-directional quick shifter. I’ll use the bike for daily office commutes, occasional weekend rides, and some soft-trail riding. Which one should I pick — and are there other expert-recommended alternatives? Since you are a beginner, we'd suggest that you start with something a little less powerful and easier to manage. As you've mentioned that you have an interest in mild off-road riding, the Hero Xpulse 210 would be a great place to start. It is a fun bike to ride, very comfortable in the city, and it will be a good motorcycle for you to hone your off-road skills on. Once you've gained some confidence, you can look at bigger ADV motorcycles. But if your heart is set on one of the above two bikes that you mentioned, we'd recommend you try out the Apache RTX 300. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
